Job Description

English Teacher - Full-Time, Long-Term Role

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Employer: Veritas Education (on behalf of a partner secondary school)

About the Role

Veritas Education is pleased to be working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit an enthusiastic English Teacher for a full-time, long-term position commencing in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher to join a thriving English department where creativity, academic achievement, and a love of literature are actively encouraged. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across KS3 and KS4

Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum

Foster a positive learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement

Monitor and track student progress, providing effective feedback and support

Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

Contribute to departmental planning and wider school activities

The Ideal Candidate

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Has strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills

Is passionate about raising attainment and inspiring a love of reading and writing

Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

ECTs are encouraged to apply

What the School Offers

A supportive and collaborative English department

Strong leadership and excellent mentoring opportunities

A positive and inclusive school culture

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms and a commitment to staff wellbeing

Why Work with Veritas Education?

Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

Access to a network of partner schools across West Yorkshire

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and flexible teaching roles

Additional Opportunities

Alongside this vacancy, Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a variety of positions across West Yorkshire, including:

Full-time and part-time teaching roles

Long-term and permanent vacancies

Flexible day-to-day and ad hoc supply work

Opportunities across a wide range of secondary subject areas

How to Apply / Contact

For further information or to apply for this position, please contact:

Sam Waddington

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community